Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Zhu Zhuqing (朱竹清)
Alias(es)	Zhuqing; Third Miss Zhu
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Nether Duke's Zhu Family; Shrek Academy
Occupation/Role	Agility-attack-type Soul Grandmaster; Shrek Academy applicant
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 31

Background

Zhu Zhuqing was born into the Nether Duke's Zhu Family of the Star Luo Empire. As an awakener of the Nether Civet Martial Soul, she was bound to the Star Luo imperial succession struggle and betrothed to the third prince, Dai Mubai. Her elder sister, Zhu Zhuyun, supported the eldest prince; the losing side of their eventual conflict was fated to die. 34

While fleeing toward Suotuo City to find Dai Mubai, Zhuqing was pursued by Zhu Zhuyun's faction, including five Soul Ancestors and two Soul Kings. Exhausted and wounded, she was surrounded and nearly executed by a Soul King eunuch before Lin Qing intervened. 31

After Lin Qing eliminated the immediate attackers, he allowed Zhuqing to decide Zhu Zhuyun's fate. Zhuqing chose to spare her sister but vowed to kill her herself in a future encounter. 32 Zhuqing then collapsed from exhaustion; Lin Qing took her to a nearby town, acquired scarce medicine, and treated her wounds. His restraint during her vulnerable condition established her trust in him. 33

During her recovery, Zhuqing disclosed the succession conflict and her engagement. Lin Qing promised to protect her from the Star Luo Empire and Zhu Family's imposed fate, then accompanied her to Suotuo City on his Unicorn Pegasus, White Cloud. 34

At the Rose Hotel, Zhuqing discovered that Dai Mubai had abandoned his responsibilities and was openly indulging himself with other women. After he insulted her and accused her of betrayal, she publicly declared Lin Qing her boyfriend, kissed him, and announced that she would personally terminate her engagement to Dai Mubai. 38 39

Following the confrontation, Zhuqing chose to apply to Shrek Academy in order to become stronger independently. She passed its entrance examination as a Level 27 Soul Grandmaster. 41 44

Appearance

Zhuqing is a black-haired girl usually associated with a cool, reserved presentation. During Martial Soul Possession, she manifests cat ears and a cat tail. 44 46

• Wears a black, skintight outfit during Shrek Academy's entrance examination. 44
• Possesses a resemblance to her elder sister, Zhu Zhuyun. 31 34
• Her Nether Civet Martial Soul gives her feline traits during combat. 46

Personality

Zhuqing is guarded, serious, and deeply resistant to the fate imposed on her by her family. Though physically exhausted and surrounded during her pursuit, she refused to surrender or wait passively for death. 31

She values personal agency and does not forgive betrayal lightly. Dai Mubai's abandonment, vulgar behavior, and accusations finally pushed her to reject both him and their arranged engagement publicly. 38 39

Despite her reserved nature, Zhuqing responds strongly to sincere protection and respect. Lin Qing's decision to let her choose whether to spare her pursuers, his care during her recovery, and his promise to oppose the Star Luo Empire for her gradually earn her trust and affection. 32 34

Abilities & Skills

Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul

Zhuqing possesses the Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul, which specializes in agility-based combat. She is identified as an agility-attack-type Soul Grandmaster. 44

• Enhances her speed and mobility in battle. 45 47
• Grants cat ears and a tail during Martial Soul Possession. 46
• She had two yellow Spirit Rings at Level 27. 44

Hell Stab

Zhuqing's first Spirit Skill is a rapid offensive technique used to strike an opponent's blind spot. 47

• Used to circle behind Zhao Wuji during Shrek Academy's fourth test. 47
• Her attack could not penetrate Zhao Wuji's Soul Sage-level defenses. 47

Hell Hundred Claws

Zhuqing's second Spirit Skill delivers a barrage of claw strikes. 47

• Unleashes more than one hundred attacks against a target. 47
• Even when strengthened by Ning Rongrong, it left only superficial marks on Zhao Wuji. 47

Relationships

• Lin Qing — Rescuer, protector, and eventual boyfriend. He saves her from the Zhu Family faction, treats her injuries, and promises to protect her from the Star Luo succession struggle; Zhuqing later publicly identifies him as her boyfriend and ends her engagement to Dai Mubai. 31 34 39
• Zhu Zhuyun — Elder sister and political rival. Zhu Zhuyun pursues Zhuqing on behalf of the eldest prince's faction; Zhuqing spares her after Lin Qing's intervention but vows to kill her in the future. 31 32
• Dai Mubai — Former fiancé. His abandonment, hedonism, and accusations lead Zhuqing to sever their engagement. 34 38 39
• Xiao Wu — Lin Qing's girlfriend and initially a romantic rival. Xiao Wu supports Zhuqing against Dai Mubai and later applies to Shrek alongside her. 35 39 43
• Ning Rongrong — Shrek candidate and temporary ally. Ning Rongrong strengthens Zhuqing during the test against Zhao Wuji. 44 47
• Tang San — Shrek candidate and battle ally. Lin Qing assigns Tang San to support Zhuqing during the fourth test. 45

Story Role / Major Arcs

Flight from Star Luo

Zhuqing escapes the Star Luo Empire's succession struggle and is hunted by her sister's faction. Her refusal to submit establishes her as a determined opponent of her family's political system. 31 34

Rescue and Journey to Suotuo City

Lin Qing saves Zhuqing from execution, respects her choice regarding Zhu Zhuyun, and cares for her injuries. Their journey to Suotuo City gives Zhuqing the opportunity to confide in him and reconsider her future. 32 34

Break with Dai Mubai

At the Rose Hotel, Zhuqing sees Dai Mubai's true character and abandons any hope that he will help her face their shared fate. When he insults and attacks her, she renounces their engagement and chooses Lin Qing publicly. 38 40

Shrek Academy Entrance Test

Zhuqing joins Lin Qing and Xiao Wu in applying to Shrek Academy. She passes as a Level 27 agility-attack-type Soul Grandmaster and takes part in the fourth test against Zhao Wuji, serving as the team's flanking attacker. 41 44 47

Trivia

• Zhuqing and Lin Qing share the character Qing in their names, which Lin Qing notes when they first introduce themselves. 33
• Lin Qing's first intervention makes Zhuqing laugh despite the danger, when he mocks the pursuing eunuch. 32
• She initially worries about learning Lin Qing's secrets, but his thousand-year second Spirit Ring makes her wonder whether he could help her become stronger. 37 45